Chute Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School
Should I attend Chute Middle School or Nichols Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chute Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Nichols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Chute Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 687 students in grades 6-8, Nichols Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
598 students
687 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1012 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
232
Grade 7 Students
196
220
Grade 8 Students
222
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
18%
% Black
31%
18%
% White
27%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%